16th century Wooden Statue of Madonna with Child

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Period statue dating from the 16th century (1500s line) depicting the madonna and child, described as being in excellent condition. … Read more Period statue dating from the 16th century (1500s line) depicting the madonna and child, described as being in excellent condition. Here is a detailed description based on the image: subject: the sculpture depicts the virgin mary holding the child jesus. The madonna is depicted standing, with a serene and gentle expression. Her gaze is probably turned toward the child or slightly downward. She wears long draped robes, typical of marian iconography, with folds that give movement and plasticity to the figure. A mantle wraps her shoulders and part of her body. The child jesus is held in mother's arms, in an affectionate pose. He may be facing the viewer or interacting with the madonna. His small features are carefully rendered. Materials and technique: the statue is made of wood, as suggested by the texture and any grain visible in some parts. The wood was carved and then polychromed, although the original paint may have faded or been lost to some extent over time, allowing glimpses of the underlying wood in some areas. Traces of polychromy are visible in the madonna's robes (e.g., a hint of red or pink color at the neck and along the edges of the sleeves) and potentially in other details. The sculpture shows a good level of detail in the rendering of the figures' robes, faces, and hair, typical of renaissance wooden sculpture. Style and epoch: the overall style and rendering of the figures are reminiscent of renaissance art, particularly 16th-century italian. The balanced proportions, composure of the figures, and natural drapery are characteristic of this era. Condition: the adjective "excellent" suggests that the statue has been remarkably preserved considering its antiquity, with minimal or well-restored damage. Value (hypothetical): a statue of this age and with these characteristics (madonna and child, from the 1500s, excellent condition) has significant historical, artistic value. In summary, the object is a valuable 16th-century (italian renaissance) wooden statue depicting the madonna and child jesus. The sculpture shows excellent workmanship, with fine details and traces of polychromy, and is in a remarkable state of preservation for its age. It is a work of art of significant historical and cultural value. Category sculpture antique style dimensions: height cm 87 width cm 32 depth cm 23 color: brown polychrome material: woven wood condition: very good the vintage object has no defects but may show slight traces of wear. See less